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Semin intervent Radiol 1997; 14(1): 31-37
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1057090
Copyright © 1997 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

PTFE Prosthesis Versus Homologous Vein Grafts as Arteriovenous Fistula for Hemodialysis

Friedrich Längle* , Raymond Avanessian* , Thomas Hölzenbein† , Anton Stift* , Rudolf Steininger* , Ferdinand Mühlbacher*
  • Department of Surgery *Division of Transplantation Surgery and
  • †Division of Vascular Surgery, University Vienna, Austria
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21 May 2008 (online)

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Abstract

This chapter gives a surgical perspective on the use of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) prostheses versus homologous venous grafts for hemodialysis. The article describes the specific surgical indications for the use of a vascular prosthesis in these patients and where to implant the prosthesis; (i.e., specifically where in the forearm or whether a femoral approach should be used). The authors describe their experience with the types of material used for vascular prostheses.